The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, has stated that the United Kingdom is eagerly anticipating the appointment of new ministers by the Tinubu Administration.

POLITICS NIGERIA reports that according to Montgomery, this will enable the UK government to take the necessary steps to strengthen collaboration with Nigeria.

Montgomery made these remarks during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja.

Recall that he succeeded Catriona Laing as the head of the UK mission in Nigeria. Laing now serves as the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres’ Special Representative for Somalia and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia.

The newly appointed British envoy emphasized the importance of establishing a more systematic dialogue between the two countries in order to strengthen relations and explore new areas of mutual benefit. Montgomery identified six specific areas where both nations could enhance cooperation.

Montgomery identified six areas in which both countries could strengthen cooperation.

“We have very long-standing ties being wired by history and we do have a very strong foundation on which to build and I am very optimistic about Nigeria’s direction in the coming years.

"We wish to build on our economic relations in particular and the first decisions by the new administration show that it is going to take big decisions on the economy which I think will give us the opportunity to grow our trade, investment, and economic relations.

“And I think there are a number of areas where the UK government can step up our diplomacy, our bilateral relations with Nigeria.

“But of course, we await the appointment of new ministers so that we can have the diplomatic dialogue necessary to lay the grounds for some of those.

“I will say that there are six areas we would like to explore. The first is long-standing development cooperation.

"And I think what the UK always needs to do when a new administration comes into place is, we need to understand the priorities of that administration and how we can adapt and work in mutual partnership and with our development programmes.

“The second is economic area. We already have a good economic dialogue but we would like to take the next step and develop a form of a more enhanced trade and partnership – something I am quite keen to discuss with the new minister of trade and industry.

“The third area is security and defence, which we would like to evolve and take forward.

“We already have a good relationship on home affairs, with your interior ministry and other agencies, and that is an area where we would like to continue our collaborations.

“Finally, we would like to have a more systematic dialogue on foreign policy.

“Nigeria has played a very valuable role in regional and continental issues and the UK would like to have a more systematic foreign policy dialogue with the government of Nigeria once the ministers and advisers are in place,” Montgomery said.

Montgomery expressed his optimism about the prospects of increased collaboration between the UK and Nigeria. He mentioned successful meetings with President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, and expressed his commitment to maintaining productive relationships with various agencies, such as the British Council, higher education bodies in the UK, diaspora business groups, and chambers of commerce.

UK / Nigeria Synergy and trade

Muh247:
UK / Nigeria Synergy and trade

And how would such a synergy benefits the poor

Ofunaofu:


And how would such a synergy benefits the poor

The poor can check up with ministry of trade and Investment to know what raw materials UK import from Nigeria and get a means to become an exporter using a Business to Business website

Nigerians are even more interested in the list cos that's when the real tribal war will start cos the north can't take what Buhari dished out to others using the phrase, these are the people he trusts and can work with.

Tinubu has already chosen the people he wants to work with - his special advisers.

Ministerial list na just formality.

Muh247:


The poor can check up with ministry of trade and Investment to know what raw materials UK import from Nigeria and get a means to become an exporter using a Business to Business website

Tinubu should let the poor breathe......he shouldn't suffocate them

Ofunaofu:


Tinubu should let the poor breathe......he shouldn't suffocate them

Ehn ehn ... Is Tinubu holding anyone's nose

Muh247:


Ehn ehn ... Is Tinubu holding anyone's nose

He is suffocating them

Since he was sworn in, the average income of a typical Nigerian worker have further depleted by over 300%, over 180 million Nigerians have slipped into multidimensionally poverty. All because of that singular thoughtless pronouncement, subsidy is gone

Ofunaofu:


He is suffocating them

Since he was sworn in, the average income of a typical Nigerian worker have further depleted by over 300%, over 180 million Nigerians have slipped into multidimensionally poverty. All because of that singular thoughtless pronouncement, subsidy is gone

Is subsidy not gone?!😂

Wait go and read the PIGB bill passed into law , subsidy is no more marketers are in their own, NNPC is now Private

Go and check 2022 Budget subsidy is gone


Why are you blaming him for letting you know the fact

Muh247:


Is subsidy not gone?!😂

Wait go and read the PIGB bill passed into law , subsidy is no more marketers are in their own, NNPC is now Private

Go and check 2022 Budget subsidy is gone


Why are you blaming him for letting you know the fact

Why are you making it look like the PIB is some kind of magic wand that will solve all Nigeria's Oil sector crisis

When was the PIB signed into law?

From when it was signed into law till the month of May, why was the fuel pump price below ₦200


If there are no provisions for subsidy in the 2023 budget, why was the fuel pump price below ₦200 for the past five months of the year

Muh247:


The poor can check up with ministry of trade and Investment to know what raw materials UK import from Nigeria and get a means to become an exporter using a Business to Business website

Do you know any of such business to business website? Let them be lamenting. Time and tide waits for no man!

Baba Charlie e lo f'okan bale

Senioreddy:
Nigerians are even more interested in the list cos that's when the real tribal war will start cos the north can't take what Buhari dished out to others using the phrase, these are the people he trusts and can work with.

Ministerial appointment is usually spread across the 36 States. The idea is round pegs in round holes.

bhella10:
Ministerial appointment is usually spread across the 36 States. The idea is round pegs in round holes.

Lols hope you know you're very funny?
Has there ever been a time you had around peg in a round hole?

Don't also forget that ministerial appointment in this country is basically compensation of loyal party members and allies.

Don't be surprised that the ministerial list will be made up of Wike, Ganduje, Fayose and other APC ex governors

Senioreddy:


Lols hope you know you're very funny?
Has there ever been a time you had around peg in a round hole?

Don't also forget that ministerial appointment in this country is basically compensation of loyal party members and allies.

Don't be surprised that the ministerial list will be made up of Wike, Ganduje, Fayose and other APC ex governors

According to you. Based on the appointments made so far can you see something contrary to that?

I can bet this is another bunkum news

He is mad. Useless homosexuals. Mind your business

bhella10:
According to you. Based on the appointments made so far can you see something contrary to that?

Let's wait till the list is out🙃